Public invited to multiple Memorial Day events across Lincoln
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln Memorial Day Observance Association is inviting the public to three Memorial Day ceremonies in Lincoln on Monday.
- Wyuka Funeral Home & Cemetery, 8:30 a.m. – The ceremony will include wreath casting from the historic bridge and a parade beginning at the Historic Stables and Bridge.
- Lincoln Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 11:30 a.m. – The ceremony will include the American Legion as well as welcome remarks by Ed Hall. Placing of the wreath and battlefield cross will be conducted by Kwame Gyamfi, Gailen Young, and Vietnam Veterans of America 727. Folding of the flag will be conducted by Boy Scout Troop 456. Attendees may enter the cemetery at gates one or three.
- Veterans Memorial Garden, Antelope park, 8 p.m. – The candlelit ceremony will include the reading of the names of Lancaster County veterans who have died in the past year. In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will move to Auld Pavilion, located just west of the garden.
For more information, visit lincoln.ne.gov/memorialday2024.
Officials encourage event attendees to bring their own seating.
